Campbell River Population 2026
Campbell River has a population of 33,430, making it the #161 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in British Columbia. Roughly 0.1% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 84× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
33,430
Rank in Canada
#161
Coordinates
50.02°N, 125.24°W
~65 m elevation · America/Vancouver
Distance to capital (Ottawa)
3,673 km
2,281 miles, straight line
Other big cities in British Columbia
Cities near Campbell River
- Courtenay28,420 people · ~41 km away
- Port Alberni20,712 people · ~92 km away
- Nanaimo90,504 people · ~133 km away
- Harewood8,769 people · ~134 km away
- Squamish23,819 people · ~154 km away
- North Cowichan29,676 people · ~173 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Campbell River?
Campbell River has a population of 33,430 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #161 biggest city in Canada.
What region is Campbell River in?
Campbell River is located in British Columbia, Canada.
Is Campbell River the capital of Canada?
No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 3,673 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.